#68 - Between Toxic Masculinity and Radical Feminism

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

In this episode, we tackle the notions of toxic masculinity and discuss the waves of opposing feminist movements with their ripple effects on the global community. We also highlight the importance of the Prophetic example in paving the way for God-conscious, healthy masculinity.
What are the "Man Rules" and "Woman Rules" that we take for granted, and how do they contribute to toxic masculinity in our cultures? Are gender differences socially constructed? What does Islam say about the similarities and differences between the male and the female? How can we reclaim our masculinity in light of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s Sunnah and Divine Revelation? These and other questions are explored in this episode.
References used and resources mentioned in the episode:
- A Man's Way through Relationships: Learning to Love and Be Loved by Dan Griffin
- A Man's Way through the Twelve Steps by Dan Griffin
- Dan Griffin's podcast, "The Man Rules Podcast"
- Helping Men Recover: A Man's Workbook, Special Edition for the Criminal Justice System by Stephanie S. Covington, Dan Griffin and Rick Dauer
- Boys will be Boys - Gender identity issues by Sh. Abdal-Hakim Murad
- Fall of the Family by Sh. Abdal-Hakim Murad
- Islam, Irigaray, and the Retrieval of Gender by Sh. Abdal-Hakim Murad
- "Gender, Sexuality, Morality and Identity" webinar by Dr. Sharif El-Tobgui
- Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Feminist movements and waves of feminism explained here and here
- “Be a Man!” Constructing Prophetic Masculinity by Yaqeen Institute
- Talks with Gabriel Al-Romaani: The Prophet of Masculinity and How to be a Real Man

Chapters

1. #68 - Between Toxic Masculinity and Radical Feminism (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:37)

3. On Toxic Masculinity, "Man Rules" and "Women Rules" (00:02:41)

4. Waves of Feminism and Psychological Perspectives (00:07:23)

5. Are Gender Differences Socially Constructed? (00:22:10)

6. Islamic Perspective: The Male and the Female (00:35:01)

7. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and God-Conscious Masculinity (00:56:46)

8. Reclaiming Masculinity and Rujula (01:09:47)

9. Conclusions and Ending Remarks (01:19:21)